Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Hanford, CA
Compare 20 child daycare & preschools in Hanford. Average rating: 4.07/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Hanford, California at a glance
- Programs
- 20
- Avg rating
- 4.07/5
- Parent reviews
- 66
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 9
Hanford has 20 licensed child daycare & preschools with 66 parent reviews averaging 4.07/5.9 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 69% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 93230 with 21 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Hanford
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1First Baptist Church-Playschool4.64 score4.8(20)
9125 13 1/2 Avenue, Hanford, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 24 children
First Baptist Church-Playschool in Hanford receives consistently positive reviews from families and long-time members. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality pastoral staff, engaging children's ministry programs, and strong sense of family-oriented faith community. Reviewers highlight the church's supportive nature during both celebrations and difficult times.
welcoming and inclusive communityexcellent pastoral staffstrong children's and kids ministry pr - 2Kcao Shelly Baird Learning Center4.4 score4.8(5)
959 Katie Hammond Street, Hanford, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
KCAO Shelly Baird Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the respectful staff, activities like dances and recess, and the caring environment. However, one parent raised concerns about unreliable transportation, specifically the school bus leaving their child behind repeatedly.
respectful and professional staffstaff can manage difficult situations wellorganized activities (dancesrecess) - 3Little Feet Childcare & Preschool INC.2.42 score1.9(15)
865 East Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 44 children
Little Feet Childcare & Preschool has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents report positive learning experiences and kind staff, multiple recent reviews describe serious incidents including alleged physical abuse of children by staff member Teresa, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions, and concerns that management prioritizes staff over child safety. A police investigation into child abuse allegations is reportedly ongoing.
Children report le - 4Little Feet Childcare & Preschool INC.2.42 score1.9(15)
865 E. Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 12 children
Little Feet Childcare has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents report positive learning experiences and kind staff, multiple recent reviews describe serious allegations of physical abuse by staff members, inadequate supervision, poor facility conditions, and management defending accused staff over child safety. Police investigations and child abuse charges have been reported.
Children learning developmentally appropriate skillssome staff described
Rating Distribution
Based on 13 daycares with Google ratings in Hanford
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Hanford, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Hanford zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93230 | 21 | 4.07 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Hanford (12–170 children)
Small
up to 30 children
10
Medium
31–75 children
10
Large
76–150 children
0
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Hanford based on parent reviews
Kcao Shelly Baird Learning Center
959 Katie Hammond Street, Hanford, CA
KCAO Shelly Baird Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the respectful staff, activities like dances and recess, and the caring environment. However, one parent raised concerns about unreliable transportation, specifically the school bus leaving their child behind repeatedly.
Hanford Learning Center
1780 Emma Lee Lane, Hanford, CA
Pioneer Preschool
8810 14th Avenue, Hanford, CA
Parents highlight the long-lasting positive impact of educators like Miss Nancy and the program's early focus on education. Reviewers appreciate the staff's dedication and the boost to children's social skills, though one parent rated the experience slightly lower.
Sunshine Friends Learning Center
2441 N. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA
Rosa Parks Learning Center
850 S. Harris St., Hanford, CA
One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center and highlights the staff's friendliness and teaching quality. The reviewer describes the facility as a good environment for young children.
Child Enrichment Center
905 N. Campus, Hanford, CA
One parent rates the Child Enrichment Center 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the staff is friendly and their child enjoyed attending. No specific complaints or negatives were mentioned in the available feedback.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Hanford, California
There are 20 child daycare & preschools in Hanford, California, making up 95% of the 21 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Hanford have an average rating of 4.07 out of 5 across 13 rated facilities, with 69% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 66 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Hanford, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Hanford
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One parent reports that their daughter enjoys attending the center and highlights the staff's friendliness and teaching quality. The reviewer describes the facility as a good environment for young children.
- Address
- 850 S. Harris St., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 583-8485
- Address
- 1810 11th Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 836-0062
- Address
- 1780 Emma Lee Lane, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-3067
KCAO Shelly Baird Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the respectful staff, activities like dances and recess, and the caring environment. However, one parent raised concerns about unreliable transportation, specifically the school bus leaving their child behind repeatedly.
- Address
- 959 Katie Hammond Street, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 582-4386
- Address
- 2441 N. 10th Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 585-8885
Parents highlight the long-lasting positive impact of educators like Miss Nancy and the program's early focus on education. Reviewers appreciate the staff's dedication and the boost to children's social skills, though one parent rated the experience slightly lower.
- Address
- 8810 14th Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-8831
One parent rates the Child Enrichment Center 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the staff is friendly and their child enjoyed attending. No specific complaints or negatives were mentioned in the available feedback.
- Address
- 905 N. Campus, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 583-6057
One parent describes the teachers as wonderful, patient, and effective at teaching children about God's love, noting the quality was high enough to extend enrollment for an additional year. The review highlights a strong appreciation for the spiritual instruction and staff demeanor, with no negative aspects reported.
- Address
- 12536 Hanford-Armona Road, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 707-6395
- Address
- 11303 Hanford-Armona Road, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 582-1375
- Address
- 9726 Home Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 582-7218
Little Feet Childcare & Preschool has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents report positive learning experiences and kind staff, multiple recent reviews describe serious incidents including alleged physical abuse of children by staff member Teresa, inadequate supervision, unsanitary conditions, and concerns that management prioritizes staff over child safety. A police investigation into child abuse allegations is reportedly ongoing.
- Address
- 865 East Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 583-6220
Little Feet Childcare has received highly polarized reviews. While some parents report positive learning experiences and kind staff, multiple recent reviews describe serious allegations of physical abuse by staff members, inadequate supervision, poor facility conditions, and management defending accused staff over child safety. Police investigations and child abuse charges have been reported.
- Address
- 865 E. Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 583-6220
- Address
- 11411 South Eleventh Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 582-5184
- Address
- 11948 Flint, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-9207
- Address
- 750 E. Grangeville Blvd., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-8558
- Address
- 323 E. Eleventh Street, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 415-7957
- Address
- 939 Katie Hammond Lane, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 585-3760
- Address
- 9895 7th Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-3015
- Address
- 10300 Excelsior Avenue, Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-4475
- Address
- 1021 N. Harris St., Hanford, CA
- Phone
- (559) 584-5218
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
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